tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36082938541651022072017-05-27T05:59:59.323+05:30Jain TourismExplore Jain pilgrimage centers and historical places which are generally on high hills. You will enjoy religious tour and adventures at same times. This blog gives you lot of information related to such places.Mahavir S. Chavanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08022345058003045870noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3608293854165102207.post-26662020165002047862011-09-23T22:19:00.004+05:302011-09-23T22:31:03.034+05:30French air chief visits Jain TempleJAISALMER: France's Air Force chief, General Polomoros, visited Indian Air Force's forward airport here. India is getting defence assistance from many countries and exchanges strategic activities. Gen Polomoros visited the airport as part of such an exchange.The air chief also visited tourist attractions here. On Thursday he visited important tourist spots, including Sonar Fort. He was Mahaveer Sanglikarhttps://plus.google.com/104153573292676550346noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3608293854165102207.post-40360219672417666552011-03-06T17:12:00.000+05:302011-03-06T17:12:49.941+05:30Girnar Ropway Project ApprovedAhmedabad:
Union minister for environment and forests (MoEF) Jairam Ramesh approved the Girnar ropeway project proposing a roundabout route to reach the Ambaji temple on Girnar mountain, the highest point in Gujarat.
Ramesh allowed the project on the condition that the state government will explore an alternate route for cable cars to reach the top from Bhavnath Taleti near Junagadh town, Mahavir S. Chavanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08022345058003045870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3608293854165102207.post-63019772930059052502011-01-28T00:48:00.000+05:302011-01-28T00:48:42.668+05:30Jairam Ramesh arrives to decide the fate of Girnar ropeway
Central Forest and Enviornment minister Jairam Ramesh today arrived at Rajkot airport. He will be visiting the controversial Girnar ropeway site in Junagadh, 85 km from Rajkot.
Centre has put Girnar ropeway project on hold citing threat to the nesting of endangered long billed vultures in Girnar forest. A team of conservationists recently visited the site and studied the impact of the proposedMahavir S. Chavanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08022345058003045870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3608293854165102207.post-79035734438730556772010-02-06T20:19:00.001+05:302010-02-06T20:23:07.745+05:30Ranakpur Jain Temples IndiaThe tranquil pilgrimage town of the Jains renowned for some marvellously carved Jain temples in amber stone, Ranakpur is one of the five holy places of the Jain community. 60-km from Udaipur; these temples were built in the 15th century AD during the reign of Rana Kumbha and are enclosed within a wall. The central 'Chaumukha' or four-faced temple is dedicated to the venerated Tirthankara Mahavir S. Chavanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08022345058003045870noreply@blogger.com40tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3608293854165102207.post-31682700984817170102010-01-21T18:49:00.002+05:302010-01-21T18:52:59.831+05:30Kharvela festival from Jan 22Bhubaneswar, Jan 17 : Cultural troupes from 14 states will perform during the week-long prestigious Kharvela festival being organised here on the foothills of picturesque Khandagiri and Udaygiri hills from January 22 to 28.Named after the great conqueror, empire builder and great patron of Jainism Kharvela, the festival was organised every year to depict the vibrant culture of the state, display Mahavir S. Chavanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08022345058003045870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3608293854165102207.post-89003774583228888792010-01-17T20:25:00.001+05:302010-01-17T20:27:11.408+05:30History of DharmasthalaHistory of Dharmasthala:Dharmasthala, located in Dakshina Kannada district, about 300 km west of Bangalore, the capital of Karnataka, has not just remained a source of inspiration to the devout but has been propagating the meaning of Dharma to encompass the advancement of society at large. It has played a proactive role in bettering the lives of poor communities far and wide. Established about Mahavir S. Chavanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08022345058003045870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3608293854165102207.post-35880166993498692832010-01-06T22:07:00.002+05:302010-01-06T22:10:40.259+05:30Bird's Hopital at DelhiBy Amy LiebermanThe proverbial chicken would have a hard time crossing the congested Chadni Chowk Road, the main, hectic central stretch of Old Delhi, clogged by a endless stream of cars, rickshaws, trucks and bicycles. But if it somehow did, it would find itself suddenly inside the most the Jain Bird Hospital – the most unlikely of sanctuaries.The hospital – run entirely on outside donations, Mahavir S. Chavanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08022345058003045870noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3608293854165102207.post-36981838037135293282010-01-06T10:00:00.000+05:302010-01-06T10:00:00.067+05:30Wallpaper: Vijapur Jain Temple This is the Shikhar of the famous Sahsrphani Parshwanath Jain Temple at Vijapur, KarnatakaMahavir S. Chavanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08022345058003045870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3608293854165102207.post-8313926816848853662010-01-05T10:00:00.003+05:302010-01-05T10:00:00.821+05:30Wallpaper: Shravanbelagola Jain Mutt This is the photo of Jain Mutt at ShravanbelagolaMahavir S. Chavanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08022345058003045870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3608293854165102207.post-86483457052541865062010-01-05T10:00:00.000+05:302010-01-05T10:00:00.159+05:30Top Ten Articles on JainismBy Kunal BhatiaLying to the north-east of Mangalore, in Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka, Moodabidri derives its name from two words: moodu meaning east and bidru meaning bamboo, a reference to the abundant bamboo trees that once grew here. Jainism flourished in this region from the 14th – 16th century CE, because of patronage from the local rulers. In fact, Moodabidri is often referred to Mahavir S. Chavanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08022345058003045870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3608293854165102207.post-30686227330588419592010-01-04T15:40:00.002+05:302010-01-04T15:48:59.624+05:30Wallpaper: Samdoli Jain TempleSamdoli is a village near the city of Sangli in Maharashtra. The above temple is a Jain Temple built in 17th century by Kasturi Khangouda Desai, the village chief to fulfil his mother's wish.Mahavir S. Chavanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08022345058003045870noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3608293854165102207.post-51024247999679834142010-01-04T15:25:00.002+05:302010-01-04T15:28:31.262+05:30Bhavnagar, Jan 3 (PTI) Tibetan spiritual leader The Dalai Lama today visited the Jain pilgrimage town of Palitana near here and delivered a religious discourse along with Jain scholars."The 20th century belonged to science and technology. The present 21st century would belong to spirituality and non-violence," Dalai Lama told reporters.He said Jainism and Buddhism are in the forefront for Mahavir S. Chavanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08022345058003045870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3608293854165102207.post-67676573411019036062009-11-07T10:00:00.000+05:302009-11-07T10:00:00.127+05:30The Oldest Marathi InscriptionThe One Thousand Years Old Marathi SentenceBy Mahavir SanglikarThe oldest sentence in written Marathi is a rock inscription. The peculiar thing of this inscription is that it is not in Maharashtra, and even not in Marathi speaking area.This inscription is carved on the rock near the left foot of Lord Bahubali on a hill at Shravanbelagola. This is the world’s largest monolithic statue. The Mahavir S. Chavanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08022345058003045870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3608293854165102207.post-34253714064553282302009-11-06T10:00:00.000+05:302009-11-06T10:00:00.354+05:30Visiting ShravanbelagolaBy Sudheendra S“A serene sight of an unruffled landscape, perfectly pitched rocky hills and a beautiful pond reflecting the skies”, is how the town of ‘Shravanabelagola’ portrays; a place whose name holds in it the expression ‘a white-pond’, as interpreted in Kannada “Bel” means white and “kola” meaning a pond. Located in Hassan district, at a distance of 142 odd km from Bangalore, Mahavir S. Chavanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08022345058003045870noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3608293854165102207.post-42412204907605519672009-11-05T10:00:00.003+05:302009-11-05T10:00:00.109+05:30The Jain temple at Ranakpur | Uadipur, the City of LakesBy Molly McCahanIt’s difficult to tear ourselves away from the sincere hospitality of the Bishnoi, but we have much more ground to cover in Rajasthan, including one of the more unique towns on our itinerary, Udaipur. India’s like that. So alluring. So fascinating. It’s hard to end one experience, despite knowing full well that it won’t be too long before another curiosity is bound to capture yourMahavir S. Chavanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08022345058003045870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3608293854165102207.post-1979945698316172009-11-04T10:00:00.000+05:302009-11-04T10:00:00.197+05:30Hotels at Mount AbuMount Abu HotelsThe only hill station in Rajasthan, Mount Abu is visited by the tourists for its natural beauty. Mount Abu hotels provide good accommodations at this hill station with various facilities. This summer abode of Rajasthan can be visited at any time period of the year due to its pleasant climate. A Jain pilgrimage centre, Mount Abu houses the famous Dilwara Jain temples which are Mahavir S. Chavanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08022345058003045870noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3608293854165102207.post-68995788688295169332009-11-03T19:26:00.002+05:302009-11-03T19:30:52.757+05:30The World's Largest Monolythic StatueWorld’s Largest Monolithic Statue!The world’s largest monolithic statue is situated on a hill at Shravanbelgola, a place in Hassan district of Karnataka, India. The statue is 58 feet high, in standing position and carved in a single piece of granite stone. It was carved in 10th century C.E. by Chaamundraay, Prime Minister and General of Gang dynasty.The statue is very magnificent, attractive and Mahavir S. Chavanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08022345058003045870noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3608293854165102207.post-42965087073365640372009-11-03T15:23:00.002+05:302009-11-03T15:29:36.709+05:30Palitana Kartik Pornima YaatraBHAVNAGAR: Thousands of Jain pilgrims flocked to the foothills of Shatrunjay hills of Palitana taluka here on Monday, the day of Kartik Poornima (full moon of the Kartik month of Hindu calendar) to undertake the auspicious yatra (journey). Known as the Shri Shantrunjay Teerth Yatra, this walk is an important religious event in the life of a Jain devotee, who cover 216 km of rough mountainous Mahavir S. Chavanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08022345058003045870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3608293854165102207.post-59045578742427186542009-10-29T16:45:00.002+05:302009-10-29T16:51:31.466+05:30Jain Caves of UdaygiriLocation : 6-km from Bhubaneswar Railway Station, District Puri, OrissaLocally Known As : GumphaFamous As : A Jain Pilgrimage CentreArchitectural Style : Rock-cut ArchitectureIntroduction:One of the earliest of Jain rock-cut shelters, the caves of Udayagiri command a unique position in eastern India in the fields of history, rock-cut architecture, art and religion.HistoryThe records, found Mahavir S. Chavanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08022345058003045870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3608293854165102207.post-8481600905894377892009-10-17T11:00:00.001+05:302009-10-17T11:00:00.281+05:30Jain Relics in KeralaThe last vestige of Jainism in Kerala is reflected in the Jain Temple, which is at the western suburb of Palakkad town. This historic 32 feet long and 20 feet wide granite temple displays images of Jain Thirthankaras and Yakshinis. Legend has it that the temple was built about 500 years ago by a jain Head named Inchanna Satur for the Jain sage Chandranathaswamy.The Jain religion came to Kerala inMahavir S. Chavanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08022345058003045870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3608293854165102207.post-61264278223565816632009-10-16T11:00:00.000+05:302009-10-16T11:00:00.846+05:30Thousand Pillar Jain Temple at MoodbidriThis town, otherwise known as Jain Kashi is fully prepared for the new tourist season, though the entire town is a tourist attraction one of the heritage sites -1000 pillar Basadi also known originally as Chandranatha Basadi or Tribhuvana Thilka Chudamani (crown of the three worlds) is now a centre of attraction of entire India as the Jain Pilgrims are flocking to Moodbidri in great numbers from Mahavir S. Chavanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08022345058003045870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3608293854165102207.post-30751286662725766852009-10-16T00:08:00.002+05:302009-10-16T00:12:39.129+05:30Jain Circuit in Bihar TourismTrithankar Vardhaman Mahavir, the last Tirthankar was born in the middle of the 6th century BC to a nobleman Siddharth of the Jnatrika clan in the suburb of the city of Vaisali.He was the follower of Parshwa the twenty-third Tirthankar.Mahavir’s mother Trisala was related to the ruling Lichchhavi house of Videh.In Mahavir’s thirtieth years his parents ended their lives it is believed by voluntaryMahavir S. Chavanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08022345058003045870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3608293854165102207.post-78360588418784882802009-09-05T14:15:00.003+05:302009-09-05T14:21:30.181+05:30Shravanbelagola: A Place You Must VisitAndrew Taylor glimpses a little more of India's past than he bargained for in some of its ancient temples.Guiding tourists must be sorely trying at times. Our tour guide, Ramesh, is explaining the religious significance of the seventh-century Kailasanatha Temple in Kanchipuram, one of Hinduism's most sacred cities, near Chennai in southern India. However, his group of ignorant tourists, Mahavir S. Chavanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08022345058003045870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3608293854165102207.post-20365006225328390132009-03-23T01:37:00.002+05:302009-03-23T01:41:17.880+05:30Sri Mahavirji TempleDistance : 110km from Sawai Madhopur¤ Jain Temple Attraction*This temple is an amalgamation of ancient and modern Jain architecture - quite contemporary in design, unlike the ancient Jain temples which were highly ornamented and richly carved.*It is a complex of smaller temples with the main temple having idols of Jain saints, placed within delicately carved pillared niches.*The temple is a vast Mahavir S. Chavanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08022345058003045870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3608293854165102207.post-30373272145203379082008-05-25T18:06:00.008+05:302008-12-10T11:33:37.705+05:30Tribhuvana Tilaka Choodamani glitters againBy Team MangaloreanMOODBIDRI May 24, 2008: The Basadi houses the Chandranatha and Aadinatha Shrines. The construction began in 1430 by the Jain math of Moodbidri on a land given by Devaraja Odeya, a chieftain of Vijayanagara king Devaraya II. The "mukha mantapa" was built in 1451 and the 50 ft high "manasthamba" in 1461. Apart from "garba gudi", the basadi has five mantapas. According to the Mahavir S. Chavanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08022345058003045870noreply@blogger.com0